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Location: Greenfield, WI | I use a Minnkota PD 50 with a 54" shaft on a 12V system on my Tuffy Esox Magnum with a console and 115hp Yamaha. I have been very happy with its performance for years. I use Optimax batteries for my electrical needs and I have gotten "4 years" of very hard use out of the same Optima deep cycle battery. It is especially forgiving in that it allows me to top it off without reducing its capasity.
I was not a fan of the Auto Pilot when I bought my current PowerDrive trolling motor. I can remember saying that, "I have never seen a straight weedline!" I was wrong. I still haven't seen a straight weedline, but when it is windy and I am preoccupied in the boat with releasing a fish or taking care of a guest's problem, it would be very benefitial to point the trolling motor in a safe direction and not worry about the wind and waves taking the boat back into trouble.
My next motor will be an Auto Pilot without a doubt.
Edited by Steve Van Lieshout 12/3/2004 8:57 AM
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